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Air Products Port Arthur169.1 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Jul 2026

The Air Products Port Arthur facility stands as the 1552nd largest power generation facility in the United States, contributing a capacity of 169.1 MW. This natural gas-powered facility, commissioned in 2006, plays a crucial role in the energy portfolio of Port Arthur, Texas. As the 789th largest gas plant in the country, it represents a small but significant 0.01% of the national capacity, which totals an impressive 1,386,385 MW across 10,047 plants. Situated in a region dominated by gas generation, Air Products Port Arthur is surrounded by several larger facilities, including the Sabine plant, which boasts a substantial capacity of 1811.8 MW, and the Cottonwood Energy Project at 1433.6 MW. Other nearby plants include the ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery with 677.8 MW and the Sabine River Works at 601.1 MW, highlighting a strong regional emphasis on natural gas as a primary energy source. The presence of these larger plants underscores the facility’s role in a robust energy cluster, where shared resources can enhance overall grid stability and reliability. The Air Products Port Arthur plant also aligns with the national energy profile, where gas remains the dominant fuel type, reflecting a broader trend towards cleaner energy solutions. Operating under Air Products LLC, this facility not only supports local power needs but also aligns with the economic activities associated with the petrochemical industry in the area. As the energy sector continues to evolve, Air Products Port Arthur is poised to play a pivotal role in facilitating the transition to more sustainable practices while maintaining its importance in the local and national energy landscape.

Capacity
169.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2006

20 years old

Owner
Air Products LLC
Location
29.8665°, -93.9651°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,603. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #8,009 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,795 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

20 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Air Products LLC operates 1 plants totalling 169 MW

Regional density

31 plants within 100 km, 11,518 MW combined

Nearest plant: Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery (2.8 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 29.866500, -93.965100
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
326.6 Kt
667 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.53 Mt
Over 20 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2036
10 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
71.0K
cars per year
43.6K
homes per year
14.8M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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